Product Information

Overview

G-Technology G-Drive External Hard Drive is a high-performance storage solution featuring ultra-fast Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces. Housed in a sleek aluminium enclosure, G-DRIVE is perfect for storage-intensive applications like audio and video editing or digital photography. Designed for ease of use, G-DRIVE is ready to run on your Mac and can be easily reformatted for Windows.

About Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is a revolutionary I/O technology that supports high-resolution displays and high-performance data devices via one simple port and a cable that carries both DisplayPort and PCI Express data. And it’s standard on every Mac.

PCI Express is the technology that links all the high-performance components in a Mac. And it’s built into Thunderbolt, which means you can get PCI Express speed outside the box.

Thunderbolt gives you up to 10 Gbps in both directions, allowing for super-fast data transfer between peripherals. You also have enough bandwidth to daisy-chain multiple high-speed devices without using a hub or switch.

Thunderbolt also provides double the power of USB 3.0, delivering 10 watts to peripherals for improved performance on the go.

Highlights

Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports for ultimate high-speed data transfer

Integrated heat-sink for quiet operation and cooling

Solid aluminium case makes for a durable and stylish enclosure

Storage capacity can handle digital video, music and photo files

Formatted for Mac and easily reformatted for Windows

Did you notice?

The hard drive features an integrated heat sink for quiet operation and cooling.

Apple Recommends For

Backing up data from storage-intensive applications at home or in the office.

What's in the Box?

G-Technology G-Drive 3TB Thunderbolt External Hard Drive

Universal AC Power Supply

Thunderbolt cable

USB cable (3.0/2.0)

Quick-start guide

Tech Specs

Connections: Thunderbolt, USB 2.0, USB 3.0

Height: 4.8 cm/1.89 in.

Width: 23.5 cm/9.25 in.

Weight: 1.33 kg

Length: 13 cm/5.12 in.

System Requirements

Mac

OS 10.7 or later

Windows

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 (via reformat)

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

UPC or EAN No.: 705487193893

Warranty

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Way too loud

2.0 out of 5 stars

As it says in the title, way too loud. Great device but unless you don't mind a loud noise, which will drown out your computer, st
As it says in the title, way too loud. Great device but unless you don't mind a loud noise, which will drown out your computer, stay way clear. Taking back for a refund.
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Written by Robert M from London

26-Nov-2014

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Way too loud

So Loud

4.0 out of 5 stars

Just bought one of these and it is driving me mad ! It is a great hard drive in terms of speed etc., but oh the noise. All the tim
Just bought one of these and it is driving me mad ! It is a great hard drive in terms of speed etc., but oh the noise. All the time it is in use it makes a loud whooshing sound and never shuts up. In terms of thunderbolt my LaCie usb 3 hard drives are faster. Would get 5 stars if it was not for the noise.
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Answer

If you mean, "Can I download and store all my iTunes Library onto this drive?" - The answer is yes.
If you mean, "Can I download and store all my iTunes Library onto this drive?" - The answer is yes. I do this and it saves me a staggering amount of HD space on the iMac and MacBook Pro. Just set the directories in iTunes to point to this drive. I recommend you use the Thunderbolt connection.

Answer

Correct, this only has one thunderbolt port, so you can not daisy-chain from the product. You can ha
Correct, this only has one thunderbolt port, so you can not daisy-chain from the product. You can have it at the end of the chain (e.g. Mac - Thunderbolt Display - G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt). If you want daisy chain capability, you might want to consider the G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt.
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